Gwendolyn Brooke De Young

January 30, 1994 - January 11, 2023 (28 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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January 30, 1994 - January 11, 2023 (28 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Start: 2023-01-16T19:00:00
End: 2023-01-16T20:00:00
Location: Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home and Cremation Society

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gwendolyn Brooke De Young of Kalamazoo, Michigan, born in Paw Paw, Michigan, who passed away on January 11, 2023, at the age of 28, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She is survived by: her parents, Randy Young and Cindy De Young (Branch); her brothers, William De Young (Jenna), Thomas De Young and Ron De Young; her niece Evie; her nephew Elliot; her aunt Cheri Branch; her cousins, Rob Branch, Travis Branch, Rachael Fairbotham and Ken Marks; and her uncles, Ron, Jim and J. R. Branch.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hockey Fights Cancer https://www.nhl.com.

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January 13, 2023

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January 13, 2023

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“Cindy, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Randy and Moe. I remeber the stories you would share about the kids growing up and the happiness you shared as a family ... we are thinking of you - God Bless ~ Joe & Pat Aitchison”

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January 15, 2023

Meg Blinkiewicz wrote a sympathy message

“Gwen was the kindest and most thoughtful person. My daughter, Paige, had the honor of playing softball with her in high school and Gwen made a huge impact on Paige. We send our prayers for healing. Her legacy lives on through all the lives she touched. Meg Blinkiewicz”

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Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home and Cremation Society
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